rjquillin

bkarlan wrote:Just bought this one.
Angelo Germano Nebbiolo 2007
Read the last review on CT and it said "dried currant nose with a sense of cat pee"

Teehehehehe

Saw this up earlier, yesterday?, and the CT comment by Jennings. CT value = LB value, so, IMO, not a screaming deal, especially when I still have vivid memories of cleaning out a rental years ago after the tenant and her cats left!

cmaldoon

rjquillin wrote:'92 Raymond Cab back up on Invino for $30. Cmaldoon, how much longer you think these have? Didn't see a comment in your CT notes, while others thought past prime...

Oh I certainly wouldn't buy to hold and it is likely past prime for most people's definitions of prime but it is still a very enjoyable old wine at a reasonable price for its age and quality. Had a 1984 Raymond tonight. Likewise past prime but still tasty

klezman

rjquillin wrote:Saw this up earlier, yesterday?, and the CT comment by Jennings. CT value = LB value, so, IMO, not a screaming deal, especially when I still have vivid memories of cleaning out a rental years ago after the tenant and her cats left!

Except the CT value is largely based on lastbottle. Just like when people quote the woot price as equivalent to CT value on, say, Scott Harvey.

I considered this one too, but decided against it. I'm waiting for something perfect to use up my $40 credit and I've missed all the best ones so far.

rjquillin

cmaldoon wrote:Oh I certainly wouldn't buy to hold and it is likely past prime for most people's definitions of prime but it is still a very enjoyable old wine at a reasonable price for its age and quality. Had a 1984 Raymond tonight. Likewise past prime but still tasty

klezman

Anybody know anything about the Catalunya up now? CT notes are not terribly helpful. Some make it sound right up my alley and some make it sound like the house style is over-oaked madness. I've got $40 of credit burning a hole in my pocket.

jmdavidson

bkarlan

I was just about to ask about the aged Bordeauxs they have acquired. Invino occasionally has some really rare stuff, but does anyone know about these. Kinda hesitate about fakes and knock-offs, however I am a bit intrigued and would like to try a bottle or two.

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jmdavidson

lurkey wrote:I also am curious as to what would be a good buy on invino.

I saw they had 2008 1869 by Scott Harvey for $28.99. Will probably pick up a few of those.

Any other recommendations/suggestions? (wine newb)

It depends on what your target is, such as Pinots, French, Italian, whites, price, etc. I usually look through for my tastes, interests and price bracket. From that, I make a list and usually look at CT, wine-searcher and random checks on google search. What is for sale may not be as well rated as they claim and it may not be that great of a price. Good luck and happy hunting.

EDIT (post purchase): One of my preferences is for Italian wines and I look for those from Piedmont and Tuscany, as well as for something I have not tried. So far, I have bought: 2006 Feudi della Medusa Arrubias Carignano Sardinia, Italy. CT was interesting, it's already 6 years old and the price was within my budget. FWIW.

gcdyersb

jmdavidson wrote:It depends on what your target is, such as Pinots, French, Italian, whites, price, etc. I usually look through for my tastes, interests and price bracket. From that, I make a list and usually look at CT, wine-searcher and random checks on google search. What is for sale may not be as well rated as they claim and it may not be that great of a price. Good luck and happy hunting.

Fully agree here. Pick and choose. I haven't done that well in the sub-$15 range, but $15-$25 usually is pretty safe. Provided you know what you are looking for. Usually their tasting notes are fairly accurate--just ignore the points.

gcdyersb

tytiger58 wrote:I bought a 6 pack of 05 Sempre Vive' and 2010 Thierry-Germain Domaine des Roches. I hear the Sempre Vive is good and the Thierry I had was delicious.

I fully agree on the Thierry-Germain Saumur. Classic Cab Franc nose (herbal, olive, currant), but with a really lovely, complete palate. At $15 sometimes Loire Franc can be acidic and/or astringent. This is balanced and supple.

Cesare

Interesting. Saw a whole display of this 90+ Cellars wine in a local store. A lot of them are in CT.
Seems kind of like a Cameron Hughes type thing...

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rjquillin

Cindy seems to be continuing their "FS on two" deals with offerings generally at a price well below average CT listings. Some have been tempting at ~$15/btl delivered and have done minor damage in the new year already.

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